A South Korean court ruled against Nissan in an emissions case, siding with the government in its accusations that the automaker had used a so-called defeat device in some diesel variants of its Qashqai SUV.
Peugeot has delayed the launch of its 5008 large SUV by two months to protect output of its strong-selling 3008 compact crossover. Both models were affected by a fire at supplier Recticel's plant in the Czech Republic.
Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is warning the UK's food supply could be "seriously damaged" unless robust customs controls are negotiated with the European Union (EU) as London prepares to invoke Article 50 triggering the Brexit process.
And so, round two of Prius plug-in, a much improved, longer range, more distinctive, fully redesigned model dripping with new technology and yet I'm left with a tinge of disappointment - still would not be able to do the 42-mile round trip to the office without a recharge, something no PHV I've tried to date can manage.
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Ferdinand Piech abruptly departed Volkswagen Group nearly two years ago.
Nissan's trial run at an edgy, urban Maxima 'Midnight Edition' package last year proved so popular that it has expanded the black-trim accessory package across its line.
More than 25 years after its launch in the UK the latest top spec Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) costs considerably less to buy than the original which had wind-up windows, no ABS or traction control and the most basic of sound systems.
The EU plans more legal action soon against governments that have failed to police emissions test cheating by automakers in the wake of the VW Group diesel scandal, EU industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said.
Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) has become the latest manufacturer to fall under the forensic spotlight of France's anti-fraud office (DGCCRF) concerning emissions testing, but strongly insists its diesel vehicles comply with regulations.
A South Korean court has sided with the government and ruled Nissan Motor had used a 'defeat device' in a diesel version of the Qashqai crossover, which the automaker denies.
Nissan has reported a fall in operating profit in the third quarter of its fiscal year as it spent more on incentives in the US and was hit by a high yen.
Car sales in the EU are expected to grow by about 1 percent in 2017, a sharp slowdown from last year's 6.8 percent gain, said European auto industry association ACEA.
Nissan reported a 15 percent drop in operating profit to 163.51 billion yen ($1.40 billion) in the latest quarter as foreign exchange losses, falling revenue and rising incentives sapped earnings.
McLaren will invest nearly 50 million pounds ($62 million) to bring production of its carbon fiber chassis to northern England from Austria, a move it said was initiated long before the Brexit vote.
The UK plans to introduce new insurance rules to ensure victims of accidents involving self-driving cars are compensated quickly in a bid to remove a major obstacle for a growing branch of the industry.
Citroen will reveal a small SUV concept at the Geneva auto show next month that previews a future rival to the Renault Captur and Fiat 500X as well as a replacement for the C3 Picasso in the shrinking subcompact minivan segment.
Tesla said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.
Volkswagen announced it was weighing steps against ex-Chairman Ferdinand Piech after media reports said he had informed key supervisory board members about potential diesel cheating six months before the scandal became public.
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